Job Category
Childrens Homes | Management
Location
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary
£49,159 - £52,251 per annum + up to £10,000 Bonus
Closing date
25/01/2026
Ref
0
Contract type
Permanent
Total hours per week
40
Description

Job Title: Registered Children’s Home Manager – Wellingborough

Salary/Bonus: £49,159 - £52,251 per annum + up to £10,000 Bonus
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (NN8)

 

Make a real difference at Hatton House – a welcoming, Ofsted-rated Good home with a true family feel.

 

Homes2Inspire are looking for a passionate and inspiring Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead our beautiful, spacious home located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. it is a 10 minute walk into the town of Wellingborough. We at Hatton are well linked to the local schools in the area but also not far from the A14 for Kettering and A45 for Northampton. we provide care for three young people.

Hatton House is a well decorated six bed property, with two family bathrooms, a shower room and a downstairs toilet. The home also has a large garden for the young people to have enough space to complete some activities and gardening. The home has a number of spacious communal areas for the young people to use for chill out, education, life skills and general homely living. The environment is very important for the young people and the manager strives to create a family environment.

As Registered Manager, you’ll lead with empathy and strength, guiding your team to maintain this positive environment while supporting each young person’s unique journey. You’ll have the backing of Homes2Inspire – the only charity-owned provider in Ofsted’s top 10, where over 92% of homes are rated Good or Outstanding.

 

What you’ll bring:

  • QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
  • At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home
  • Proven leadership skills with a child-centred approach
  • Strong knowledge of children’s home regulations and legislation
  • A positive track record with Ofsted inspections
  • Ability to inspire a team and build trusted relationships with stakeholders
  • Full UK Driving Licence

 

What we offer:

  • Up to £10,000 bonus based on targets and budgets
  • Generous annual leave entitlement + option to purchase extra days
  • Unum Healthcare – claim back everyday healthcare costs
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, including counselling
  • Wellbeing support from our in-house NHS-trained team
  • Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts + Blue Light card eligibility
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • £500 “Refer a Friend” bonus

 

Ready to lead an Ofsted-rated Good home and make a lasting difference?


Apply today or contact our Careers Team for more details: careers@homes2inspire.co.uk | 01788 487057

At Homes2Inspire, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience. Male staff are under-represented in our services, and we encourage more male applicants to apply.